Most of this unhappiness, conflict and stress I see in the workplace and life these days comes down to an inability to…
George Washington truly was a legendary leader. The annals of history will forever inscribe his leadership character. There is much to study…
Whereas business is easily quantifiable in terms of financial success, measuring the impact of a life is more qualitative and difficult to…
In business and life, it is especially important to know who you truly are before attempting anything significant. There are too many…
Without a plan, your business is like a tumbleweed blowing in the wind. You are uncertain about its final destination, and the…
Life tends to reward those who act and build the capability to adjust course as they move forward. It's better to shape…
Several years ago, one of my Vistage groups was fortunate to have Randy Peeters speak to us about personal core purpose. Few people have accomplished…
It is fascinating to watch the Olympics for many reasons, and I enjoy observing how different athletes handle pressure. Some people easily…
It is easy to be sucked into petty disputes and inter-office politics, but as the leader, you need to rise above it.…
A leader's primary job is to rally people around a common goal and convince them they are capable of much more than…
You get to decide what you focus on. You can spend your time and energy on things that bring you down or…
When you assume a leadership role, you must put yourself out there. Like it or not, the job requires taking risks under public scrutiny.…
We are defined by what we say "no" to or don't do rather than what we do. Leading others is a privileged…
Most people live their lives reactively rather than proactively. Instead of controlling their time and schedule they let events control them. If…
It's important to celebrate your accomplishments! It's easy to forget why you work so hard when you're busy running a company. Running…
It's important for everyone to get involved in their community but especially business owners/leaders. No business operates in full isolation from its…
People will make or break your business. The best leaders intuitively understand this reality and surround themselves with the best talent possible.…
Most people I know are not good at listening. They prioritize their thoughts and opinions over actively listening to others. I have…
In business (and life), you are either growing and getting better or going in the opposite direction. Just like your muscles, your…
Leaders often get into trouble when they try to be someone they are not. Your job is to be the best YOU…
Quite a few people bemoan the length of our presidential primaries and other election campaigns these days - I don't. For a…
Everyone is too quick to jump on the popular opinion bandwagon these days. Instead of taking the time to research and reach…
Leaders lead! It really is that simple. Instead of shying away from a challenge, leaders embrace it. There is no such thing…
When individuals are feeling overwhelmed or confused, they want simplicity. The more words you use, the harder this becomes. It is not…
In my experience, successful people focus more on what they are doing instead of being caught up in talking about it. They…
It is better to move confidently in the direction of your goals/dreams and deal with the inevitable bumps in the road along…
The secret to happiness has always been through giving, not getting. There are few things more important than being there for other…
The simple fact is that people respond better when they feel respected and appreciated. It doesn't matter whether it is a client,…
Most of our barriers to success are self-imposed. We are all capable of accomplishing much more than we think we can in…
Most of our limitations in life are self-imposed. The history of humanity is the story of individuals stretching the boundaries of what…
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